Njeri Bennett Email & Phone Number

United States

Los Altos, California, United States

As a Flexible Program Assistant I am responsible for the following:- Assist in other administrative projects across the Foundation including scheduling meetings, travel, and conference logistics for grantees and executive-level Foundation staff. - Collaboratively work with Grants and Data Operations (GDO) team and program officers on the development and refinement of grantmaking planning. - Support grantees as they navigate Foundation systems and requirements, as well as serving as a key point of contact for grantee needs related to initiating, troubleshooting and moving the grant through its full lifecycle. - Responsible for set-up, review, and submission of grantee documents and information within the grantmaking system including creation of grant proposals, amendments, tracking of payments, and reporting on various timelines.- Working knowledge of the Grants Management System, Fluxx, including structure, fields, and user interface and the development of Fluxx dashboards, grant proposals, reporting, and payment requirements. - Help update GDO materials to new brand identity including powerpoint slides, training materials, and grant manual.

Oakland, California, United States

As an Office Manager, I am responsible for the following tasks.- Track key organizational projects, contributing to the organization's mission for a holistic and integrative neuroscience approach to mental health and wellness. - Provide administrative and communication support for staff by ensuring the regular flow of correspondence with incoming clients, clinicians, and potential community partners. - Manage client communications by pre-screening emails, incoming phone calls, meeting requests, and emails.- Support team functions and office coordination by conducting clinician onboarding functions and assisting with monthly payroll and billing processes.- Coordinate with 10-12 clinicians and perform administrative duties including scanning documents, drafting correspondence, managing electronic and physical files, and stocking office supplies.

Hue is an organization that helps companies recruit, retain, and build a trusted reputation with Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC). They are a community and culture platform that has a mission to amplify voices and pave paths for BIPOC. https://www.wearehue.org/

Berkeley, California, United States

- Implemented administrative and technical support for advanced transportation projects, including battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle pilot projects and fleet deployments.- Prepared monthly and quarterly project reports for state grant-funded projects, ensuring prompt and accurate submission for multiple zero-emission transportation projects simultaneously as part of a collaborative team.RELEVANT PROJECTSCalifornia Energy Commission NorCAL Drayage Zero-Emission Regional and Drayage Operations with Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (Oakland, CA)- Developed and designed a Maintenance & Support Plan and Workforce Training Plan for the successful deployment of 30 Hyundai XCIENT Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCET) in Northern California.- Tracked and monitored the launch of a heavy-duty hydrogen fueling station built and operated by FirstElement Fuel (FEF) located at the East Bay Municipal Utilities District (EBMUD) facility in Oakland that supports up to 200 trucks and back-to-back fueling. - Engaged in a successful on-site inspection in Seoul, Korea to review a shipment comprising 20 drayage trucks in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company in April 2023, ensuring adherence to quality standards, prompt delivery, and seamless integration of the fleet into the operational framework.The COMET Low-No 2021 Zero-Emission Bus Project (Columbia, SC) - Facilitated the successful deployment of two New Flyer Xcelsior CHARGE (XE35) battery electric buses and two New Flyer 40’ Xcelsior (XHE40) fuel cell buses, along with the necessary charging equipment and hydrogen refueling infrastructure. - Executed comprehensive vehicle route modeling via Autonomie; optimizing performance parameters for both hydrogen and battery electric trucks.- Implemented advanced simulation techniques to analyze and enhance the efficiency of transportation routes, contributing to the strategic deployment of low emission vehicle technologies.

- Manager operations and logistics for the online program of 400+ mentors, parents, students, and corporate partners, demonstrating leadership and team coordination skills.- Strategized and coordinated daily operations for 10+ mentors and 80+ students, resolving program infrastructure/operational issues and troubleshooting technological errors.- Facilitated weekly 30-minute professional development sessions, developing innovative classroom strategies for enhanced student engagement.- Devised creative solutions to enhance student engagement and classroom effectiveness.

Auburn, Alabama, United States

- Conducted daily building inspections of the Auburn University Student Center to ensure facilities were safe and operational.- Facilitated access to reserved rooms for over 100 student organizations and community events, ensuring smooth and prompt setup.- Fielded and addressed over 50 calls daily, providing accurate and helpful information to students, faculty, staff, and the general public regarding Auburn University and related inquiries.

Flushing, New York

- Researched and developed engaging curriculum that focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), wellness, and financial literacy for 15-20 middle school students.- Improved current curriculum by researching more effective ways of implementing virtual activities. - Enhanced student engagement through the incorporation of interactive learning methods and hands-on projects.

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - This program offers year-long, semester-long, and summer fellowships that can be conducted on campus or off campus. Fellows engage in social gatherings throughout the fellowship year to discuss their research activities and other topics of mutual interest. Both fellows and mentors may participate in presentations that describe their current research activities. In addition to presenting at annual Auburn University research events, fellows are also encouraged to present papers at regional or national meetings.My Research: - Researched the impact of S.T.E.A.M. curricula on spatial thinking skills, science content knowledge, and attitudes towards science and engineering.o Mentored by Dr. Christine Schnittka

Senior Tigers Engineering Camp - Facilitated 30 students in exploring different engineering majors through hands-on activities.Women in Engineering Camp - Guided 30 students in exploring various engineering majors through hands-on activities.Alabama Power Academic Excellence Program Summer Enrichment Program - Collaborated with a team of mentors to provide guidance and support to 30 incoming underrepresented Auburn University engineering freshmen in a three-week program, preparing them for freshman-level pre-engineering courses.

- Partnered with a team of mentors to design and deliver engaging lessons, ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment for elementary and middle school students.- Delivered personalized instruction in fundamental math and science principles to a diverse cohort of 20+ students, integrating interactive engineering toys and curriculum resources from renowned educational curriculum companies and Corporate Sponsors.

Bachelor Of Engineering, Industrial And Systems, Alumni

Diploma, Business